FALLEN LETTERS, the atmospheric Progressive Metal band from Bangalore, India, are set to release their first full-length album “Mindfractures” on September 26th. Influenced by giants such as OPETH and KATATONIA, the band previously introduced themselves with the promising EP “Forlorn Pages”. Now, with a full album’s worth of material, they finally have the space and time to fully unfold their vision.
Spanning eight tracks and roughly fifty minutes, “Mindfractures” immerses the listener in a dark, immersive soundscape. A unifying thread across the record is the reliance on long, mid-tempo, and brooding melodies, which intertwine seamlessly with the emotionally charged, almost blasé delivery of frontman and guitarist Vishal Naidu. His vocal performance conveys both melancholy and detachment, deepening the record’s atmosphere. What sets “Mindfractures” apart from the band’s earlier work is the expansion into heavier, doom-laden territory. At times, Naidu’s clean vocals give way to harsh, Death Metal growls, adding intensity and dimension. This duality between fragile emotion and raw aggression creates a striking contrast, transforming the listening experience into an emotional rollercoaster. The result is an album that feels both cohesive and dynamic, capable of pulling the listener deep into its introspective world while delivering moments of visceral impact. FALLEN LETTERS have clearly grown since their EP, refining their sound into something both personal and powerful.
From the first song of the album, “Fractured Monologue”, FALLEN LETTERS show their most extreme side with harsh vocals and dynamism, alternating between low and mid tempo rhythms. “Distant Lines” creates a mysterious atmosphere that is enhanced by Naidu’s whispers, while offering us perhaps the catchiest song on the album. “Everdream” and “Submatrix” are dominated by slow tempos and atmospheric melodies, while one of the highlights of the album is the next song, “Drenched,” which even features a saxophone. “Monochromatic Visions” also plays an important role in the album, to which the band dedicated an interesting video that they describe as a mini movie. In addition, the doom element prevails with vocals that remind of Post Metal. In “Beneath the Opaque Veil” we have some excellent guitar solos, while the album closes with “The Farthest Window,” essentially as it opened, with one of the most powerful songs they have released, characterized by a barrage of drums and an almost Black Metal feel.
With “Mindfractures”, FALLEN LETTERS prove they are ready to stand alongside their influences, offering a record that resonates with atmosphere, weight, and emotional depth. It is a debut full-length that demands attention—not just from fans of progressive and atmospheric metal, but from anyone drawn to music that balances vulnerability with heaviness..
